by Thomas Viola
Talk to Tom is a sports betting and gambling podcast; host Thomas Viola sits down with leading experts, pioneers, and bettors across the gambling industry to tell their stories, talk process, and keep you informed in the ever changing world of gambling. Follow Tom Viola on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TVatWork Follow Tom Viola on Substack: https://substack.com/@tvatwork?
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June 22, 2026
<p>Thomas Viola is joined by ProphetX Co-Founder Jake Benzaquen to discuss the journey from an exchange operating on the sports betting model, to a gray market sweepstakes, and now to a CFTC regulated prediction market. </p><ul><li><strong>00:00</strong> – Intro </li><li><strong>05:20</strong> – How Sports Betting Has Changed Over the Years</li><li><strong>11:15</strong> – Building Models and Finding an Edge</li><li><strong>18:40</strong> – The Challenges of Betting in Today’s Market</li><li><strong>26:10</strong> – Favorite Stories and Memorable Experiences</li><li><strong>34:00</strong> – The Future of Sports Betting and Prediction Markets</li></ul><ul><li><strong>48:45</strong> – Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks</li></ul><p></p><p>Follow Jake on X at: https://x.com/jakebenzaq</p><p><br></p><p>Download ProphetX today: https://linktr.ee/ProphetX</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Thomas on X/Twitter at: https://x.com/TVatWork</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Thomas on Substack: https://substack.com/@tvatwork?</p><p><br></p><p>Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating and review!</p><p></p>
June 9, 2026
<p>Expert soccer bettor and BetMGM writer Nick Hennion joins Thomas Viola this week for a deep dive into the World Cup! From Nick's approach to betting soccer, to the differences and quirks of international vs club soccer betting, and Nick's thoughts on betting the 2026 World Cup itself, it's a jam packed episode perfect to get you ready for the biggest sporting event on the planet!</p><p><br></p><p></p><ul><li><strong>00:00</strong> – Welcome In + World Cup Fever Hits the USA</li><li><strong>04:15</strong> – Betting International Soccer vs. Club Soccer</li><li><strong>09:00</strong> – What Makes a Team Built for a World Cup Run?</li><li><strong>13:00</strong> – How the New 48-Team Format Changes Everything</li><li><strong>20:30</strong> – Dark Horse Teams That Could Surprise the Field</li><li><strong>25:00</strong> – The Biggest Mismatches and Potential Blowouts</li><li><strong>30:00</strong> – Breaking Down the World Cup Favorites</li><li><strong>38:30</strong> – Golden Boot Predictions & Best Betting Angles</li></ul><p> </p><p>Follow Thomas on X/Twitter at: https://x.com/TVatWork</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Thomas on Substack: https://substack.com/@tvatwork?</p><p><br></p><p>Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating and review!</p><p></p>
May 26, 2026
<p>Thomas Viola sits down with Tom Peabody for a discussion of his life, his journey into joining his brother Rufus's syndicate, what life is like as the admin of a major betting group, music, and more! </p><ul><li><strong>00:00</strong> – Intro + Tom Peabody joins the podcast</li><li><strong>03:30</strong> – How Tom got started in professional sports betting</li><li><strong>07:40</strong> – What day-to-day life looks like in a betting operation</li><li><strong>10:00</strong> – Prediction markets & how they’re changing the betting landscape</li><li><strong>14:00</strong> – Managing risk, golf betting swings & bankroll strategy</li><li><strong>21:30</strong> – Challenges of modern sports betting after legalization</li><li><strong>26:30</strong> – The future of prediction markets & AI in betting</li><li><strong>32:20</strong> – Tom’s music career, creativity & balancing life outside betting</li></ul><p></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Thomas on X/Twitter at: https://x.com/TVatWork</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Thomas on Substack: https://substack.com/@tvatwork?</p><p><br></p><p>Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating and review!</p><p></p>
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Talk to Tom is a sports betting and gambling podcast; host Thomas Viola sits down with leading experts, pioneers, and bettors across the gambling industry to tell their stories, talk process, and keep you informed in the ever changing world of gambling.
Follow Tom Viola on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TVatWork
Follow Tom Viola on Substack: https://substack.com/@tvatwork?
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